Description
This Hawaiian Pizza recipe offers a delightful combination of savory ham, crispy bacon, juicy pineapple, and melted mozzarella cheese on a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza crust. With a simple pizza sauce base and optional shiitake mushrooms for an earthy flavor, this pizza is baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh basil and black pepper for a fresh finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect quick meal for pizza lovers craving a sweet and savory twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base and Sauce
- â…“ portion pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, chopped
- ½ cup cooked ham, cubed
- ½ cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- ½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (optional)
Garnish and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating to ensure a crispy base.
- Assemble Pizza: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough surface. Next, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the cooked bacon, cubed ham, pineapple chunks, and sliced shiitake mushrooms evenly across the pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza into the preheated oven. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts into a bubbly, gooey topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top and season with ground black pepper to taste. Slice the pizza and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
- Shiitate mushrooms are optional; you can omit them or substitute with other mushrooms if preferred.
- Ensure bacon and ham are cooked before adding them to prevent undercooking.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
- Fresh basil added after baking preserves its bright flavor and color.
